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Habakkuk 2:19

Habakkuk 2:20 net — But the LORD is in his majestic palace. The whole earth is speechless in his presence!”

NET Bible

"But the LORD is in his majestic palace. The whole earth is speechless in his presence!”"

— Habakkuk 2:20, NET Bible

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Habakkuk 2 — Context

17

For you will pay in full for your violent acts against Lebanon; terrifying judgment will come upon you because of the way you destroyed the wild animals living there. You have shed human blood and committed violent acts against lands, cities, and those who live in them.

18

What good is an idol? Why would a craftsman make it? What good is a metal image that gives misleading oracles? Why would its creator place his trust in it and make such mute, worthless things?

19

Woe to the one who says to wood,‘Wake up!’– he who says to speechless stone,‘Awake!’ Can it give reliable guidance? It is overlaid with gold and silver; it has no life’s breath inside it.

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But the LORD is in his majestic palace. The whole earth is speechless in his presence!”

Habakkuk 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 2:20 say?
Habakkuk 2:20 in the NET Bible reads: “But the LORD is in his majestic palace. The whole earth is speechless in his presence!””
Where is Habakkuk 2:20 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 2, verse 20.
Who wrote Habakkuk?
Habakkuk is traditionally attributed to Habakkuk. It was written c. 612–589 BC.
What is the book of Habakkuk about?
Habakkuk dares to argue with God about injustice — and God answers. The prophet learns that the just shall live by faith, and the book ends with one of Scripture's great hymns of trust: "yet I will rejoice in the LORD."
What are the major themes of Habakkuk?
Habakkuk explores themes including Faith, Justice, Trust, Sovereignty, Joy in Trial. These themes shape the meaning and context of Habakkuk 2:20.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 2:20 in?
Habakkuk 2:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Habakkuk 2:20?
Habakkuk 2:20 reads (NET): “But the LORD is in his majestic palace. The whole earth is speechless in his presence!”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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